Ellen contacted Fresh Tax Solutions Inc. during a period of significant personal and financial disruption. In late 2023, health related issues required her to step away from work earlier than anticipated. The loss of employment income was followed by the loss of stable housing, and for a period of time she relied on friends for temporary shelter while awaiting placement in fixed income housing.

Her only consistent source of income was Social Security.

At the same time, the IRS began pursuing collection on a tax balance that had grown to approximately $58,000. When Ellen could no longer maintain the required payments, enforcement activity escalated and the possibility of a levy against her Social Security benefits became a serious concern.

Fresh Tax Solutions conducted a comprehensive financial and hardship review and determined that Ellen qualified for a Currently Non Collectible resolution. This status is reserved for situations in which required payments would create undue financial hardship.

Our team prepared the required documentation, assumed direct communication with the IRS, and advocated for the protection of Ellen’s income. Once approved, all collection activity stopped and her Social Security benefits were protected.

Following approval, the account was reviewed and positioned to expire under the IRS statute of limitations if hardship conditions continue.

Today, Ellen’s income remains protected, and her situation stabilized, allowing her to focus on long-term housing and personal recovery without the threat of IRS enforcement.